This documentary is extremely well done (link above).
I found
myself connecting the dots - and piecing together the reasons for the
astonishing rapid increase in positive HIV/AIDS contractions within the black
community. The reasons are not new to the question, Why? – but listening,
thinking, and then visualizing the puzzle helped me to conceptualize the
damages that could have been prevented if only the African American community
stopped pretending and eliminated the culture of silence that has caused so
much harm within various aspects of The Black Existence.
All we had to do was sound the alarm, accept the reality-
and then speak up!
A Big Mistake that blacks will pay for forever…
It is so unfortunate the black community continues to
highjack -with ignorance and stupidity- the reality of this disease instead of
embracing it with truth and resolve. The foolish denial, irresponsible stigma
placed on the infected, and the deplorable black church response aided in the rise
in infections. *Note, the black ministers
comment during the scene that highlights the needle Exchange Program…He said, “You
are doing what the church should be doing.” Also note the number of black
churches in the area where the program functions. Sad…
Black people have so many issues that we hide while we
continue to die. We should get over ourselves - and be DONE with our ridiculous
self-induced barriers: religion...Christianity and false status.
Prediction:
Black Americans will perish while holding onto a
failed faith - and while quoting biblical scripture.
Watch the documentary! And, pass it on! Ask your
pastor to show it during Sunday morning service…if he/she says ‘no’ join
another church that accepts reality and deplores the message of the silence!
Muata Nowe
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